"I go to great lengths to avoid him," Angie, a former model and actress, explained. "It was terrible when we broke up, it was awful. He came to visit at first, and then he didn't want to visit me anymore."

Because Angie Bowie is sequestered from outside communications while on the show, she was among the last to hear the news that her famous former partner has died. The 66-year-old was informed privately today, off-camera, according to a spokesperson for the broadcast channel. She has reportedly decided to continue on with the series.

"The decision to remain in the house is entirely her choice, and she has been given the option to leave at any time if she changes her mind," a representative said on Monday. "Appropriate support will be available to Angie at any time if needed.”

The iconic English musician passed away on January 10, following an 18-month battle with cancer. He turned 69 on January 8, 2016 and also released his final album, Blackstar on that date.